A Play in 2 Days includes all aspects of play production, including auditions, blocking, rehearsal techniques, character building, and working with costumes and props. Participants will put all these elements together to create and present a short play for family and friends at the end of the second day! An amazingly fun and challenging process for all levels of theatrical experience.
Scenes from API2D Feb 2025! Join in on the fun!
API2D GETS A STANDING OVATION FROM THE KIDS!
“It was thrilling and so much fun to make a play in just two days!”
“Best time EVER... When’s the next one?”
“Playing different characters was fun, and I made some new friends!”
“Making a play with other kids who love theater like me was awesome!”
“I LOVED it all!”
“It was thrilling and so much fun to make a play in just two days!”
“Best time EVER... When’s the next one?”
“Playing different characters was fun, and I made some new friends!”
“Making a play with other kids who love theater like me was awesome!”
“I LOVED it all!”
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Workshop Fee
$150 per child ($100 discounted fee for siblings.) Partial Scholarships Available (see Workshop Details below) MUST REGISTER BY APRIL 20TH |
Workshop Details below
If you have questions, e-mail Paulette or Sierra Stages. Or call and leave a message at 530.346.3210 and we will get back to you. |
PARENTS AGREE: AP12D IS A PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE!
"My child came home fully understanding his role, and by day two, we were treated to an adorably endearing play that showcased everyone's personalities. It was clear that each child fully embraced the process while having so much fun!"
"It was all so incredibly cool! I loved that my child was able to experience every part of being in a play so quickly—it was the perfect introduction to theatre."
"We truly appreciated this opportunity for our child. She has been so eager to be in a production, and this was the perfect experience on the perfect timeline!"
"It was such a great experience for our child—she had an absolute blast. We loved the play and still can't believe it all came together in just two days!"
"My kid had the best time! She learned new skills and had so much fun. She’s already asking when the next workshop will be!"
"My child came home fully understanding his role, and by day two, we were treated to an adorably endearing play that showcased everyone's personalities. It was clear that each child fully embraced the process while having so much fun!"
"It was all so incredibly cool! I loved that my child was able to experience every part of being in a play so quickly—it was the perfect introduction to theatre."
"We truly appreciated this opportunity for our child. She has been so eager to be in a production, and this was the perfect experience on the perfect timeline!"
"It was such a great experience for our child—she had an absolute blast. We loved the play and still can't believe it all came together in just two days!"
"My kid had the best time! She learned new skills and had so much fun. She’s already asking when the next workshop will be!"
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THE DIRECTOR Paulette Gilbert has worked with children for nearly 30 years as a teacher, actor and director. She holds a BA in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s degree in Theatre from Louisiana Tech University. Her extensive experience with professional companies across the country includes a national tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. For the past 18 years she has taught and produced theatre for young people in Nevada County. Her directing credits include seven Children’s Theatre Ensemble productions for Center Stage Dance Studio, performed at the North Star House. In the summer of 2022, she began directing The Main Stage Playmakers at The Center For the Arts. She has directed seven productions, most recently A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol. Paulette is also a professional costume designer and proprietor of SANDbags.
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WORKSHOP DETAILS
Please review the following and if you have any questions, please e-mail Paulette or Sierra Stages.
FOOD
We will have 2 mini breaks and a lunch break within each 6 hr. day.
Child must bring:
ATTIRE
PARENT/GUARDIAN
WORKSHOP FEE
Please review the following and if you have any questions, please e-mail Paulette or Sierra Stages.
FOOD
We will have 2 mini breaks and a lunch break within each 6 hr. day.
Child must bring:
- Water Bottle (Water on site to refill as day progresses)
- Healthy & non-messy lunch and snacks (we will have some snack options as well)
ATTIRE
- Clothing must be appropriate and easy to move in.
- Shoes must stay on securely while we work and play.
- No flip flops, boots or exposed toes. Rubber soles preferred.
- Hair/bangs pulled back and out of face.
- On Sunday, child's clothing will serve as their costume base. Paulette requests no large words or images on clothing; bright/colorful solids or prints/patterns are best!
PARENT/GUARDIAN
- Saturday arrival/check-in is 9:45 - 9:55 to sign emergency and release forms.
- Paulette will begin working with participants at 10am.
- Adults are not allowed to stay to watch our work.
- Cell phone usage will be allowed during a snack or lunch break, ONLY if needed.
- For safety and production purposes, child will not be allowed to leave the studio during breaks etc.
- We will dismiss promptly at 3:58pm on Saturday, please plan accordingly.
- Friends and family are encouraged to attend Sunday's 3:30 pm performance! Seating will begin at 3:15.
- A small reception will follow the performance to celebrate this amazing and fun accomplishment! Workshop T-shirts distributed then as well.
- Sierra Stages and Paulette Gilbert have the right to deny or cancel enrollment for medical or disciplinary reasons before or during Workshop, if needed.
WORKSHOP FEE
- The workshop fee ($150) and discounted workshop fee for siblings ($100) is non-refundable.
- Sierra Stages will offer a limited number of partial scholarships based on need.
- Partial scholarships will be awarded in the sole discretion of Sierra Stages.
- If you would like to request a partial scholarship, please email Sierra Stages and provide a short description of why the partial scholarship is needed and the amount of partial scholarship requested.
- Please make any request for a partial scholarship as soon as possible; the deadline for requesting partial scholarships is April 16th. (Please reach out if you missed this deadline & would still like consideration for scholarships!)
Our first A PLAY IN A DAY Workshop debuted Sept. 30, 2017 with 16 talented (and brave) kids!
The first workshop was so well received that a holiday edition was held in December, 2017, also a success! In October, 2019, the workshop was expanded an extra day to make the performance even more amazing!
Now, one pandemic and five years later, Paulette's A Play in 2 Days workshop is back! If you’ve got a young actor wanting to experience the excitement of being in a play in just 2 days, don’t miss this super fun and unique opportunity!
Now, one pandemic and five years later, Paulette's A Play in 2 Days workshop is back! If you’ve got a young actor wanting to experience the excitement of being in a play in just 2 days, don’t miss this super fun and unique opportunity!
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